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Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S3300 was manufactured 12 months after the DP2x so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3300 scores against the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sigma DP2x

 S3300 DP2x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Nikon S3300

 DP2x S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sigma DP2x

 S3300 DP2x 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3300 versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the DP2x.

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3300 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S3300 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S3300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sigma DP2x
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $699